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FG08 NFR

2008 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,021 mi
Last recorded142,021 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 NFR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 142,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 21 Oct 2022 142,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 18 Oct 2021 129,291 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 116,435 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 116,435 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 113,372 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 106,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2018 106,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen obviously incorrect/no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 97,749 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 97,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc's are corroded and worn

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 85,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc's are corroded and worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 May 2015 70,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust centre hanger broken(system still secure)

Exhaust corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Uneven rear tyre wear

Pass 29 May 2014 53,611 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

zero reading on smoke

Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,242 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 27,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2011 27,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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FG08 NFR is a 2008 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 82,862 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG08 NFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG08 NFR registered?

FG08 NFR is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is FG08 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 NFR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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